Award

Unified Communications

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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Award

16 Jan 2026 at 17:18

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves The National Archives in Richmond, England, undertaking a complete procurement for the provision of Unified Communications services. This tender, classified within the telecommunications equipment and supplies industry, has reached the award stage, having been concluded on 12th January 2026, with the award notice published on 16th January 2026. The contract, valued at £41,328, begins on 22nd February 2026 and extends to 21st February 2027, with a potential for a 12-month extension. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, concluding after the tender period that ended on 12th January 2026. The main buyer, The National Archives, is particularly located at Ruskin Avenue, Richmond, with its postal code TW94DU.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the specified suitability criteria, creating avenues for businesses in the telecommunications sector to expand their market reach. The procurement criterion, favouring SMEs, suggests that businesses offering innovative and efficient telecommunication solutions are well-positioned to compete. Avoira Limited, the awarded supplier, exemplifies a successful SME engaging in this procurement process. Such contracts are vital for collaborative ventures within the industry, opening channels for service delivery enhancement and business growth through government-backed projects.

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Notice Title

Unified Communications

Notice Description

Telecommunication direct routing and user support for 12 months with 12 month optional extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9eeccd6a-c9b5-4ddd-b23a-bda6197f3993
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3eca9a6-4db6-4bea-b8e8-09f8475d64ed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,328 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,328 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Feb 2026 - 21 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVOIRA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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